Pediatric Care With Children’s Physicians

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Where do you go for pediatric primary care, customized to your child’s specific needs? You’re already here — Children’s Physicians. Children’s Physicians is the primary care pediatric group for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Our providers understand the unique needs of kids — from making sure children are growing and developing normally to providing treatment to working with pediatric specialists.

Fend Off The Flu

Everyone should receive a flu vaccine. It’s especially important for children ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated. Since the vaccine is not approved for infants younger than 6 months, we also strongly encourage any household contacts and caregivers of these infants to get vaccinated. It is especially beneficial for breast-feeding moms to receive the flu vaccine.

Because influenza viruses change, flu vaccines are updated yearly. This means you and your child must get a flu vaccine each year. Also, children who have never received the vaccine will need two doses during the first year. To make it easier to get your child protected, most Children’s Physicians offices offer evening and Saturday flu vaccination clinics. From Oct. 16 through mid-December, take advantage of these clinic times:

Scheduled Flu Vaccination Clinics
T, W, TH – 4 to 7 p.m.

Walk-In Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sat. – 8 to 11 a.m.

New, this year, Children’s Physicians is offering flu vaccines to any adult accompanying a child for a flat fee. Log on to Children’s Connect to schedule an appointment time.

Treatments & Services

Our pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can do the following:

Perform regular check-ups, physical exams, and medical screenings: We look for signs and symptoms of many disorders, such as asthma, depression or anemia. One such screening, the M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers), helps us detect autism in young children.

Diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions, such as ear infections, strep throat, or the flu

What Sets Children’s Physicians Apart?

When your child is sick, you want help immediately. Our offices offer same-day sick visits and quick responses to your questions. Each office also offers extended hours for appointments to accommodate busy families. This means you don’t have to miss work, and your child doesn’t have to miss school. Plus, Children’s Physicians is automatically linked to Children’s Hospital & Medical Center — and all of the pediatric specialists associated with it.

Call your Children’s Physicians office to connect you with nurses specially trained in pediatric medicine. An on-call physician is available if needed. If you need to be seen after hours, Children’s Urgent Care Clinics are available.

Children’s Connect Online Health Portal

Children’s Connect is our online health portal that allows you to schedule sick visits and well-check appointments online, day or night. With Children’s Connect, you can access your child’s test results, diagnoses, medications, growth charts, and immunization records any time. Plus, you can message your child’s healthcare team when it’s convenient for you and fill out any paperwork needed for an upcoming appointment before you get to the office.

Patient-Centered Medical Home

Children’s Physicians is a Patient-Centered Medical Home. This means we focus care on the health needs of the whole child, including medical, behavioral, and social. We offer behavioral health services in our offices to address issues involving anxiety, depression, potty training, and discipline. We also offer medical social workers and nurse case managers who advocate for patients and families, as well as identify and overcome barriers to good health

Lactation Services

In addition, we offer certified lactation consultants to help moms feel more confident and relaxed with breastfeeding. Each lactation consultant is certified by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants, the highest certification available. You do not need to be a Children’s Physicians patient family in order to use our lactation services.

We also offer the convenience of tele-lactation, allowing you to access our lactation consultants from the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to be a Children’s Physicians patient to see our lactation consultants. To learn more about our lactation services, call 402-955-MILK (6455).

Bellevue
4802 Shannon Drive
Bellevue, NE 68133

Embassy Park
9202 West Dodge Road, Suite 101
Omaha, NE 68114

West Village Pointe
110 N. 175th St., Suite 1000
Omaha, NE 68118

Choosing A Pediatrician And Scheduling A Visit

Children’s Physicians offers 15 convenient locations throughout the Omaha metro area and Kearney, Nebraska. Each of our providers offers a free Get-to-Know-You visit to give you the chance to sit down one-on-one to decide if you’re a good fit for each other. To find an office or schedule a free Get-to-Know-You visit, simply call the office of your choice and ask to schedule an appointment. Or call our Find-a-Doctor referral line at 800-336-0304.

Why Does My Child Need A Pediatrician?

Pediatricians receive up to 24 times more training in the specialized care of children than other types of doctors and healthcare providers. This means we know about trends in children’s health, like bugs going around, procedures that are best for kids, and the best practices for treating certain conditions in kids that may be different for adults.

Because we care solely for children and adolescents up to age 21, we are always up-to-date on the latest research in pediatric medicine and the best treatments.

What Should I Look For In A Pediatrician?

To help you choose a pediatrician that fits well with your family’s needs, consider:

Think about your preferences. Are you looking for a provider who speaks a specific language, has certain availability, is the same gender as your child?

Ask your own doctors, family members, co-workers, and friends for recommendations for a good pediatrician.

Check with your health insurance provider to see which pediatricians are covered under your plan.

Find out whether the pediatrician is board-certified. Board-certified providers meet standards above and beyond what is required for a medical license and undergo ongoing training to stay up-to-date with the latest in pediatric care.

Schedule a Get-to-Know-You visit. Children’s Physicians does not charge for this visit.

What To Do Next

For Patients

Whether your child needs an annual physical or is sick to their stomach, we’re here to help.

If your child is sick, call your preferred location. If they can’t see you right away, they will try to see you at another office nearby. You can also schedule the appointment online, where you will be able to see earliest appointments and choose the location.

If your child needs dental care, Children’s is partnership with University of Nebraska Medical Center. The dental clinic is located on the second floor of the Specialty Pediatric Center at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Learn more about our dental services.